C25K = Couch to 5K, a training program that can (gradually) turn couch potatoes into 5K runners.

DINK = “Double income no kids.” Used to describe a household where both partners work and there are no children in the mix.

DH = Dear Husband. As in, “DH and I haven’t had an LGP for a long time because he’s been working too much — what do you recommend?” Also sometimes used for referencing children — DC (dear child), DS (dear son), DD (dear daughter).

ETA = Edited to Add, an abbreviation used to preface text that’s been added to a previously published comment.

FWIW = For What It’s Worth, as in, “FWIW, I’ve always had good luck using Rent the Runway for formal events.”

Having it all / Women can’t have it all = Refers to a well known 2012 Atlantic piece by Anne-Marie Slaughter (the first woman director of policy planning at the State Department), “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All.”

IIRC = If I Recall Correctly, as in, “IIRC, that sale ended yesterday.”

Intern with a Birkin = refers to this post, in which Kat answered a question from a BigLaw intern in Singapore who wondered if bringing her Birkin (fabled handbag from Hermès, named after actress and singer Jane Birkin) was appropriate.

JSFAMO = “Just say ‘fooey’ and move on.” What started as a quote from our resident troll, Ellen, has become a quick and easy acronym among commenters whenever it’s time to end a relationship, a job, or something else that is disappointing in life.

KYO = “Know your office” — some things are appropriate in Office A, but inappropriate in Office B. It depends in part on what part of the country you’re located, what kind of office/industry it is, and more — but a lot of workwear fashion advice comes down to this important concept that you should know your office. Note that if you’re young/new in the office, you should wait to wear trendier, riskier pieces (which may be as simple as knee-high boots, peep toes, or bare arms or legs) until you see a superior do it first. If you fail to “read” your office and its fashion culture, it may speak negatively about your judgment — which may affect how much/the quality of work you get.

TJ = Threadjack; to start a discussion about a topic unrelated to the content of a post. For our Tuesday and Thursday midday posts, we ask that readers please keep their comments on topic.

“TTC” – “trying to conceive.” As in: “DH and I have started TTC, and the LGPs are wearing me out.” (Wherever you are in your parenting journey, come check out CorporetteMoms — the pregnancy newsletter may be of particular interest to you.)

TTS = True to size; in other words, the brand’s/designer’s sizing is accurate.

YMMV = “Your mileage may vary.” As in: this worked for me, but YMMV — basically, the idea that what works for one person (or one body) doesn’t work for everyone.

Comments

Yes, I had to google this when I first started reading thiss!te as well. I also am still not totally clear on the definition of “BigLaw” other than “Big Name Law firm that requires crazy hours and pays crazy money”